Middle School Math Support, St. Joseph, Seattle

Middle School Math Support

Type of Position: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part-time Middle School Math Support Teacher to join our team. This role focuses on supporting students in grades 5–8 through small-group instruction, helping them strengthen foundational math skills, build confidence, and develop greater independence as learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted math support to students in small groups
• Work in both push-in (within the classroom) and pull-out (outside the classroom) models, depending on student needs
• Collaborate closely with classroom math teachers in grades 5–8 to align instruction and support student progress
• Design and adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and learning styles
• Monitor student progress through assessments and ongoing data collection
• Administer informal and formal assessments as needed
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding student progress and goals
• Foster a positive, supportive, and upbeat learning environment that encourages growth and confidence
• Motivate and engage students who may find math challenging

• Bachelor's degree required (Education, Mathematics, or related field preferred)
• Experience working with middle school students, particularly those needing additional academic support
• Thorough understanding of the math curriculum in grades 5–8
• Ability to differentiate instruction and tailor lessons to individual learners
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Organized, flexible, and responsive to student needs
• Passion for math and a genuine interest in helping students succeed

• Experience in both classroom support (push-in) and small-group or individualized instruction (pull-out)
• Comfort with progress monitoring and using data to inform instruction
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented mindset
• Desire to work in a progressive, collaborative, and high-energy school environment

Rate $33.00-50.00 per hour (DOE). St. Joseph School provides a full range of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE), health savings account, flexible spending account, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and free lunch.

Application Process

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Ellen Flies ([email protected]), Director of Learning Resource Center.